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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.02, 146.23 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.02, 146.23 and 88.70 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.02 : 146.23 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.02/146.23 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.02x = 146.23 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.02x = 12,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969.65/106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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